Reaper lures Posted September 22, 2003 Report Share Posted September 22, 2003 Hello, I alway's hear people saying about using water putty for making jig molds to pour lead. Why couldn't you use plaster? Water putty and plaster are very close to the same. If I baked the plaster in the oven to get all the water out would this work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Mike Posted September 22, 2003 Report Share Posted September 22, 2003 I've never tried plaster it might work. I know water putty works and it is just about the same costs. I use Durhams water putty at Home Depot. I have thought about plaster as well but I figured if it isn't broke don't fix it. It takes alot of time to do a mold (most of that being drying time) so I didn't chance it. Let us know how it comes out. Some of the molds I have made have lasted 100's of pours. They do require a little clean up but nothing a dremel tool can't cure. T Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Splash Posted September 23, 2003 Report Share Posted September 23, 2003 I haven't done it yet, but I have a book with instructions for making a jig mold from plaster. Main thing would be to make sure the plaster is TOTALY dry before pouring. Steam from any remaining moisture will surely ruin the mold, and splattering molten lead is no laughing matter either. My instructions say allow three weeks for the mold to cure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
